64 Dart GT (273) Vert--Let the Bolt-ons Begin!
The wrenching has begun on the 1964 Dart GT Convertible 4-speed (with the original 273 recently overhauled) I bought last Friday! Took it out for the shakedown run, and wow! What a fun car!
In my excitement, I posted a thread and got some great general advice, and a few specific things.
Developed a plan of attack off that thread. Now, I am breaking it down and starting one group of repairs at a time!
In advance, I really appreciate you helping me tweak this survivor without swapping out engines . . . the 273 V8 in it was totally rebuilt just 20K miles ago . . . so I am staying with the engine in it.
First group up, Phase I?
Change Cam and Convert the 2bbl to 4bbl.
Wrestled with old rebuilt parts vs. aftermarket. My wrenching coach (a friend with a shop) has talked me into aftermarket--wants me to do Edelbrock. So here is the list are the parts I need specific suggestions for part numbers . . .
1. Which aftermarket intake?
2. Which 4bbl for that intake?
3. What specific CAM to buy in put in?
4. What headers, if I need to change?
5. What CAI will work on the setup you suggest?
6. Will I need a new linkage?
7. What am I missing on this list? (Doing a one off custom exhaust another friend will be doing for me. So, what am I missing just related to just the engine bolt-ons?)
Thanks for helping me get started completing this list so I can get this group of parts ordered!
I will attack the rest of the car in stages.
The wrenching has begun on the 1964 Dart GT Convertible 4-speed (with the original 273 recently overhauled) I bought last Friday! Took it out for the shakedown run, and wow! What a fun car!
In my excitement, I posted a thread and got some great general advice, and a few specific things.
Developed a plan of attack off that thread. Now, I am breaking it down and starting one group of repairs at a time!
In advance, I really appreciate you helping me tweak this survivor without swapping out engines . . . the 273 V8 in it was totally rebuilt just 20K miles ago . . . so I am staying with the engine in it.
First group up, Phase I?
Change Cam and Convert the 2bbl to 4bbl.
Wrestled with old rebuilt parts vs. aftermarket. My wrenching coach (a friend with a shop) has talked me into aftermarket--wants me to do Edelbrock. So here is the list are the parts I need specific suggestions for part numbers . . .
1. Which aftermarket intake?
2. Which 4bbl for that intake?
3. What specific CAM to buy in put in?
4. What headers, if I need to change?
5. What CAI will work on the setup you suggest?
6. Will I need a new linkage?
7. What am I missing on this list? (Doing a one off custom exhaust another friend will be doing for me. So, what am I missing just related to just the engine bolt-ons?)
Thanks for helping me get started completing this list so I can get this group of parts ordered!
I will attack the rest of the car in stages.
